To tour Allure of the Seas…just Google!

When I first step onto a cruise ship, the first thing I do is take a tour — camera in tow — and then post many of them on this site. Usually I start with the stateroom, dining area, public areas and I go from there.

That necessity (of mine) could come to an end. All I might have to do is to write my opinions and send you to Google.

Now, it took the photographers eight days to produce this view of the ship and by releasing only one ship I have to believe this is an experiment.

According to Royal: “With just a few clicks, guests will be able to virtually walk through the various decks of Allure of the Seas.” Allure is a sister ship to Oasis of the Seas, so much of what you see on Google will apply to Oasis, too.

Good ideas tend to breed. If Royal decides to go ahead and use the Google technology on all ships, you can be sure other lines will soon be on board with Google.

Meanwhile, nothing will replace your treasured family photos as you wander the ship. I think I’ll keep doing it anyway.